London Conference Feud Reaches New Fault Lines
The London Economic Conference saga reveals a rift between Cordell Hull and Moley. Hull's dissatisfaction grows after Moley sends frank Telegrams. Pittman intervenes to ease tensions as delegates, including Couzens, read Moley assessments.
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Washington
London
Cordell Hull
Professor Moley
Moley
F. D.R
Hull
Roosevelt
Tennessean
Pittman
Bingham
Stor Pittman
Sete
Tennessee Mountaineer
Senator Pittman
Farmers at annual meeting study crop plan
Aug 23 at the State Experimental Station Bellemina drew 1600 listeners from the Tennessee Valley district. Speakers included State Legislator Robert J. Goode and Dean M. J. Funchess of Auburn. The program stressed experimental work to solve farming problems, improve yields, and lower production costs.
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State Farm Experimental Station
Bellemina
State Experimental Station
Tennessee Valley District
Robert J. Goode
Gastonburg
Dean M. J. Funchess
The
Agricultural College
Auburn
Alabama
Dean Funchess
Small retailers blamed for unfair competition by Wisler
Washington August 23 AP Lincoln Wisler president of the United Business Men's Association denounced small retailers with investments under 500 as a cancerous growth gnawing at fair retailing He warned that unfair competition from such merchants jeopardizes prosperity and urged government action.
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Washington
Lincoln Wisler
United Business Men's Association
Wisler
Attempt Made to Rob Pettey Home
An unsuccessful attempt was made to enter the Joe Pettey home on Jackson street late Tuesday night. The intruders fled after members of the family awoke and frightened the would be burglars away.
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Joe Pettey
Jackson Street
Weather report shows 94/66 highs and lows
The weather bureau reports a maximum temperature of 94 and a minimum of 66 as of seven o'clock this morning.
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the Weather Bureau Today
Athens attorney Rankin visits Decatur on business
J. G. Rankin a renowned Athens attorney was in Decatur today for professional business dealings.
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J. G. Rankin
Athens
Decatur
Malone Campaign Speech Draws Large Madison County Crowd
Judge Rayrard MaloneMorgan county candidate for the unexpired term of congressman spoke in the Madison county courtroom about veterans legislation, pledging to work with Legion posts to aid ex servicemen. He addressed about 1 500 farmers at Belle Mina and met hundreds along the campaign route.
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Rayrard L. ‘Malone
Morgan County
Decatur
Huntsville
Paul Speake
Madison County
Malone
Washington
Legion
Tennessee Valley
State Farm Experimental Station
Belle Mina
Judge Malone
Charlie Carmichael
Trade balance shows a surplus for July
The United States posted a favorable trade balance of two million dollars in July with exports of 145 million and imports of 143 million. This figure contrasts with a small unfavorable balance in June.
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Washington
United States
Living wage program urged for teachers in Alabama
An eight point plan backed by a general committee urged a living wage for school teachers. It calls for counties to avoid salary cuts, for teachers not to teach on credit or under indefinite contracts, and asks the governor to ensure legal steps for decent education during the emergency. It signals a push for a special legislative session to secure more school funding.
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Montgomery
Als
Crow Family Vacations in Durant Oklahoma
Hodges Crow county tax collector travels to Durant Oklahoma with family to visit Mrs. W B Goetling sister of his mother. They plan to return home around September first.
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Hodges Crow
Durant
Okla
W. B. Goetling
Mr. Crow
Crow
Simpson Motor Co. executive visits Decatur on business
J. P. Simpson of Simpson Motor Co. from Hartselle traveled to Decatur today on a business mission.
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J. P. Simpson
The
Simpson Motor Co
Hartselle
Decatur
Hartselle Votes On Plan To Build Utilities Project
Hartselle voters likely to decide within 30 days on a plan to build or buy a municipal electric plant, expand the water system, and take over and enlarge the sewer system. The city council approved moving forward after a petition, with ordinances to be drafted and sent for ratification. The city may seek Reconstruction Finance Corporation aid to finance the takeover and align with TVA Muscle Shoals power project plans.
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Hartselle
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Tennessee Valley Authority
Muscle Shoals
Wrenn to Speak at Kiwanis on Home Foreclosure Plans
E H Wrenn Jr head of the Home Owners Loan Corporation in Alabama will address the Kiwanis at Thursday noon. He will discuss redemption plans for homes foreclosed or facing foreclosure. Webster McLeod and committee arranged the program. The meeting followed last week’s talk by B G Hall on circulating government checks for destroyed cotton in Morgan County.
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E. H. Wrenn, Jr
Home Owners Loan Corporation
Alabama
Kiwanis Club
Webster McLeod
John White
Roy Nash
Clyde Hendrix
B- G. Hall
H. Gibbons
Morgan County
Remains moved for Norris Dam reservoir burial plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority will relocate remains from 92 cemeteries within the Norris Dam flood zone to a new memorial cemetery. Thousands of graves including Revolutionary War soldiers and kin of notable figures will be moved at government expense as Cove Creek area is flooded to form an 83 square mile reservoir across five counties. Community groups pledge support to honor the dead and respect the living.
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Cove Creek
Knoxville
Alleghenies
King’s Mountain
Daniel Boone
Davy Crocker
John Sevier
Sam Houston
Andrew Johnson
Loyston
Tenn
Clinch
Powell Rivers
Tennessee River
Anderson
Union
Grainger
Claiborne
Campbell Counties
Clinch River
Norris Dam
Powell River
Union County Baptist Church
W. R. Woolrich
Dread Sleeping Sickness Breaks Out In Missouri
A western disease outbreak in Missouri prompts scientists to study insect transmission as three more deaths occur in the last 24 hours. The illness spreads to five other midwestern communities, intensifying public health concerns.
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Missouri
St, Louis
Church Street Becomes a Boulevard and Non-Stop Route
The city redesign converts Church Street into a boulevard with stop signs moved to Bank Street at the crossing and Railroad Street on the Church Street viaduct. The Joe Wheeler highway opening coincides with these changes, eliminating stops along Church Street except where noted.
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Church Street
Joe Wheeler
Bank
Bank Street
Railroad Street
Cotton Bale Fire at Home Oil Mill Causes Minor Damage
Fire departments were called to the Home Oil Mill at 10 10 Tuesday night when a bale of cotton was discovered afire. The blaze was brought under control with practically no damage. The bale, ginned yesterday, was one of three first ginned this season.
Blue Eagle campaign spreads nationwide for employment
Reports from Washington describe a mass mobilization to place 5 million workers on payrolls by Labor Day. Some 6,000 communities organize volunteer crews to recruit and distribute insignia, literature, and supplies as the campaign accelerates nationwide. The effort aims to enlist all America and promises literature before the anticipated campaign peak next week.
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Decatur
Washington
Roosevelt
Johnson
Ington
U. S
New York
Washington Sdvices
All America
Blue Eagle
Bureau of Public Relations
Washington, D. C
Storm lashes Carolina coast with 60 mph gale
Hatteras N C August 23 Tropical disturbance and northeasterly winds whip the North Carolina coast at about 60 miles per hour. Sea tides wash over beaches as the area endures a two edged gale.
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Hatteras
N. C
Caolina
Guard Maintained at Madison County Jail After Failed Breakout Attempt
In Huntsville Alabama a heavy guard stays at Madison County Jail after a third attempt to free the jailed negro charged with attacking a white Decatur woman failed. No further disturbance was seen overnight as investigators prepare to present evidence to a special grand jury about the shooting incidents at Magnolia Drug Store and Boston Candy Kitchen.
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Huntsville
Ala
Madison County
Decatur
Giles
James Royal
West Vine Street
Magnolia
Boston
Magnolia Drug Store
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Bank Street
A. O. Sheffy
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